The Portsmouth Police Department arrested Kelli Clifford of 256 Wibird St. on Sunday at approximately 8:30 p.m.

Clifford was arrested on an active warrant issued by the N.H. State Police Narcotics & Investigations Unit:

The State Police Narcotics & Investigations Unit completed a two-week investigation into the alleged drug diversion activities of Clifford, and she was eventually charged with the crime of obtaining a controlled drug by fraud (doctor shopping).

Portsmouth police processed her at their police station, and Trooper Brian Ross of Troop A transported her to the Rockingham County Jail in Brentwood. A bail commissioner was contacted, and bail was set at $500 cash.

Clifford made bail later that evening, and was released. She received a court date for 1 p.m. on May 10 at the 10th Circuit Court — Brentwood District Division.